The Mercedes-Benz G-class, a.k.a. Geländewagen, a.k.a.
G-Wagen, is a high-powered spectacle of a 4x4, a gloriously antiquated icon for
the rich that is just too damn cool. Its basic design is almost 40 years old,
it’s high and boxy, the suspension is soft, the gas mileage is scandalous, and
the base price tops $120,000. But if your goal is Kardashian-level visibility,
then the mighty G550 is just the ticket.
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| 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 |
We
appreciate the fact that Mercedes continues to update the old G-class with its
latest engines, and this is a powerful truck, with the 4.0-liter providing more
than enough speed. Compared with the more powerful AMG models, the new G550’s
seven-speed automatic has to shuffle gears a little more frequently to maintain
momentum, which it does smoothly and effectively. Despite weighing 5882 pounds,
our test vehicle was slightly quicker than the old G550, bolting to 60 mph in
5.7 seconds and covering the quarter-mile in 14.4 seconds at 97 mph.
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| 2016 MB G550 Going Off Road |
The
new G550 has the same updated electronics as the other AMG models, including a
fancier instrument cluster and center stack, as well as driver aids such as
blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control. The regular G-wagen’s
unfinished side pipes don’t bellow with the same authoritativeness as the AMG
V-8’s chrome-tipped cannons, which is the best part about driving such an amazing
vehicle on the street.
Stop
on by and check out a G-Wagen today or contact us to get yours now!
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